This morning, my niece (11) shared with me her ideas for a story she wants to write. The story is quite complex—perhaps a bit too complex—and heavily centered around family intrigue, which I'm not entirely a fan of. Still, I was awed by the energy she's pouring into it and into her writing in general. She's really great, and the inspiration she planted in me has been simmering all day. For a moment, I thought, "Wow, where does she find all the time to work on this?" And then it hit me. Of...
